BOONE — Watauga Medical Center has 14 COVID-19 patients hospitalized with 11 of those being unvaccinated as of Dec. 6.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals on Monday morning issued an order temporarily suspending candidate filing for all U.S House of R…
BOONE — The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming back to the Appalachian State campus in Boone in 2022.
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BOONE — App State will head to the Sunshine State for its seventh straight bowl appearance as they are set to go bowling in Boca, App State At…
LAFAYETTE, La. — Playing in the third Sun Belt Championship Game, App State made a push for a third title before 20th-ranked Louisiana finishe…
BOONE — Now in its sixth season, Boone’s Winter Farmers’ Market is returning for the 2021-2022 season on Dec. 4 to offer delicious healthy, fr…
BLOWING ROCK — Rep. Ray Pickett (R) announced Dec. 2 that he intends to file for re-election to serve the newly drawn 93rd North Carolina Hous…
Following are updates on COVID-19 cases and test numbers in the U.S., North Carolina and in High Country counties. The following reports may d…
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Plot to steal Christmas in Blowing Rock foiled by police with citizen help during parade
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Portions of Watauga County split under new district maps, 2022 candidate filing begins Dec. 6
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is now registering for several upcoming courses, including workforce development, career tr…
Crime
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
WATAUGA — Networking Today International-High Country Connect is partnering with WAMY Commun…
RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and H…
Crime
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a…
BOONE — Appalachian Mountain Brewery is partnering with the Watauga Riverkeeper to donate pr…
A local nonprofit is tackling sexual violence prevention from a new angle.
